SHORT TIME RING OF BERICI bicycle itinerary

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BERICI RING SHORT TIME

BC ROUTE n.1

Berici Ring – Short, clockwise

An accessible classic, with a memorable ending.

This Short Berici Ring clockwise It is one of those routes that do not seek special effects, but tell the story of the Berici Hills with balance and cycling intelligence.
The map and the altimetric profile speak clearly: long flowing stretches, a well-distributed difference in altitude and a single, truly selective climb, placed in the right spot to give character to the ride.

This itinerary takes us on a discovery of the northern part of the Berici Hills. Starting from the Monte Berico Sanctuary, after a steep descent near the Monte Berico steps arch, we take the Riviera Berica cycle path, which we follow until shortly after the town of Longare. We leave the cycle path near a roundabout and follow Via Chiesa Nuova on the right, then after a few hundred meters, turn right onto Via Bizio towards Costozza. We follow the beautiful and quiet wine route, staying close to the Berici Hills, passing through the towns of Lumignano, Castegnero, and Nanto. Before the church in Nanto, there is a small uphill stretch. The first real climb is in Mossano, the initial part of the famous Crosara Via Monti climb, tackled in the 2015 Giro d'Italia. After the Mossano climb, the road continues on a slight slope until the start of the climb n.23 SCUDELETTAWe are riding along the famous Berici ridge, through much of the La Scudeletta climb, the stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia, which, through numerous ups and downs, will take us to the cycle stations of San Gottardo, Perarolo, Arcugnano, up to the finish line at Monte Berico Santuario and the facing stage of Piazzale della Vittoria.

It is an ideal itinerary as gateway to the world of Berici Climbs, but also capable of satisfying those looking for a training outing without excesses.

Path profile

Distance: ~ 46,5 km
Difference: ~ 650 m
Direction of travel: clockwise
Level: middle finger
Style: hilly endurance with a challenging finish

Reading the altimetric profile

The first half of the ring is essentially scorrevole: flat or slightly undulating roads allow you to find your rhythm, stay in a group and clock up the miles without stress.

After km 20-22, however, the profile changes face: the line climbs continuously up to the highest point of the lap, with a progressive and easily recognizable climb which represents the heart of the itinerary.

🔴 Climb 23 – CHAMPIONSHIP

Category: Red – 100 Berici Climbs

Character

Decisive, steady, honest. A true "Berici" climb.

Technical analysis

Inserted in the central-final part of the round
Medium steep slope, without extreme steep sections
Excellent asphalt, narrow but rideable road

Sensations

The Scudeletta is the climb that breaks the monotony of the ring.
It's not a wall, but it's not a walk in the park either: it requires consistency, a good pace, and intelligent effort management. It's the point where the group breaks up and everyone climbs at their own pace.

A perfect climb for:

test the leg
work at the threshold
make selection without brutality

After the Scudeletta

Once the most challenging section is over, the route offers:

a long, slightly flat hilly stretch
smooth descents
gradual return towards the plain

Here you can:

recover
push long relationships
enjoy the view of the Berici Hills from above

Environment and landscape

The ring passes through:

vineyards and low woods
secondary roads with little traffic
typical villages and districts of the Berici Hills

It's a path clean, tidy, legible, perfect even for those who don't know the area well yet.

Practical advice

Standard ratios sufficient (34×28 ok)
Ideal in spring and autumn
Perfect as a tour:
- at the beginning of the season
- active recovery
- endurance with intensity booster

In short (Italian only)

The Berici Ring Short – Timetable It's a convincing tour balance and coherence.
It doesn't want to amaze, but it leaves a precise sensation: that of having done real bike.

The Scudeletta is the signature of the journey:

🔴 selective
🔴 elegant
🔴 typically Berica

A classic that never gets old.

The itinerary numbers

Length

45.6 km

Positive height difference

659 m

Starting location

Monte Berico Sanctuary (Vicenza)

Arrival location

Monte Berico Sanctuary (Vicenza)

Direction

clockwise

Travel time

2h15min

Get involved

23 Technical resources

Gpx track

Komoot Map

Station cycle

Monte Berico Sanctuary, Longare, Costozza, Lumignano, Castegnero, Nanto, Mossano, Barbarano Vicentino, San Gottardo, Perarolo, Arcugnano, Monte Berico Sanctuary

Points of interest

Sanctuary of Monte Berico, Piazzale della Vittoria with a view of Vicenza, Portici of Monte Berico, Stairs of Monte Berico, Villa La Rotonda, church of Longare, ancient village of Costozza, rock cliffs of Lumignano, cherry trees of Castegnero, church of Nanto, Villa Montruglio in Mossano, church of Mossano, Barbarano Vicentino, church of San Gottardo, church of Perarolo, church of Arcugnano.

Fountains to quench your thirst

Don't run out of water!

Ca' Tosate Riviera Berica Cycle Path

Longare Cycle Path Riviera Berica

Perarolo church

Stop & Go

The activities you can encounter along the route or around this itinerary.

LOCANDA DEGLI OLIVI

THE PIGNOLE

Capitals and sacred places

Recharge your soul and spirit.

Perarolo

Saint Gotthard Padre Pio

Saint Francis of Saint Gotthard

Difficulty

Black Climb

Very difficult climb suitable only for expert and trained cyclists

Red Climb

Difficult climb for cyclists who have a high level of preparation

Yellow Climb

Medium/difficult climb for cyclists who have a medium/high level of preparation

Blue Climb

Medium/easy climb for cyclists who have a minimum of preparation

Green Climb

Easy climb for beginners

Technical parameters

Score
A score has been assigned to each climb which indicates its position on a difficulty level scale. The simplest climb was identified with the number 1, the most difficult climb was identified with the number 100.

Length
Indicates the length in km of the climb from the starting point to the arrival point

Medium slope
Indicates the average gradient expressed in % of the entire climb

Maximum slope
Indicates the maximum gradient expressed in % reached during the climb

Difference
Indicates the positive difference in altitude in meters (relating only to the uphill part) from the starting point to the arrival point of the climb

Flooring
Indicates the type of flooring of the climb

The Gravel Badges

Badge I - Romeo and Juliet Castles

They symbolize the entire new north-western territory of Berici Climbs, the offshoots of the Castellari Mountains, spectacular places of transition between the Berico plateau and the pre-Alpine slopes.

The very difficult Strada dei Carri (Wagon Road) that leads to the castles in the municipality of Montecchio Maggiore is representative of this part of the park.

Badge II - Sanctuary of Monte Berico

A symbolic site for the entire park, of great and rare beauty, beloved by the Giro d'Italia with two stage finishes in ten years. It also hosts two gravel climbs, including the wonderful and pleasant Colonia Bedin.

Badge III-Villabalzana

It represents a bastion, a port of arrival for many climbs in the northern area. A wonderful place surrounded by greenery with breathtaking views of Lake Fimon and the entire pre-Alpine chain.

Badge IV - Grancona

A symbolic place of the southern block, its large square, the church that looks more like an ancient castle and the panoramic terrace overlooking the Val Liona make Grancona a sought-after and desired destination.

Badge V - Hermitage of Dan Donato

It is a magical place, full of spirituality, where the rock of the hills merges with the human action to draw a perfect frame, a painting from which you can admire the skyline of the Euganean Hills and recover the seconds of time passed, here you can perceive the true essence of Berici Climbs, memento vivere.

VI- Gravel Super Hero Badge

The badge that certifies that you are the real heroes! Climbing 50 gravel climbs is a great feat that deserves to be celebrated, because the effort is hard, but even more so is managing to complete a complex journey in an often complicated and crowded life. This is an achievement of resilience and passion, it's your achievement! Hold on to it!